Julia Chien currently holds the Principal Timpanist position with the Kamloops Symphony Orchestra (KSO). Prior to joining the KSO, she held the principal percussion position with the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra. Some of the ensembles Julia also performs with include the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, National Arts Centre Orchestra, Turning Point Ensemble, and Continuum Contemporary Ensemble. Julia received both her Bachelors and Masters degree at the University of British Columbia where she studied with Vern Griffiths and Aaron McDonald.